The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

Blog Article

In the heart of the enchanting rolling fields, resided a boy named Shepherd. His existence was essentially pure, simple, and honest. His only responsibility was mainly to tend to his herd of rams.

Their low website murmuring and the murmuring of the wind through the solo tree on the hilltop were his main associates. Day in day, guarding his wards imbued in him a sense of tranquil contentment.

However, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would long for company. On one such day from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy devised a naughty plan.

Stories of wolves prowling on sheep had been heard times and again in the village. So, the boy opted to exploit this fear and played a trick on the villagers.

One morning he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but saw no beast.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This prank continued for a few days more. But, one morning, a real wolf actually attack the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy raced for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he returned to the town only to receive a scolding on honesty and the results of crying wolf.

The story of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the perils of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once lost, is tough to regain. It's a story as relevant today as it was then.

Report this page